Senior Manager, Business Proposals (Transactional)

About the role

The Senior Manager, Business Proposals (Transactional) position is open for a hybrid role based in our New York office. This role involves managing and mentoring the Firm's pitch and proposals team, creating tailored proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for existing and prospective clients.

Responsibilities

• Manages and mentors the Firm's pitch and proposals team, creating tailored proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for existing and prospective clients.
• Handles complex pitches and RFPs, acting as a go-to person for partners and senior department business services professionals in connection with the writing and production of proposals, presentations, responses to RFPs, and other pitch materials.
• Oversees and manages the creation of compelling proposals, pitchbooks, and presentations for existing and prospective clients.
• Led the development of strategic pitches, qualification statements, and responses to RFPs in collaboration with Skadden's business development team.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for partners and senior department business services professionals regarding the writing, production, and refinement of business development materials.
• Maintains high standards of quality and professionalism in all business development efforts.
• Works in hands-on capacity on complex pitches and RFPs; writes and edits cover letters and other copy for pitches and proposals.
• Crafts new materials based on the Firm's business needs and client/prospect requests.
• Shares market and institutional knowledge with pitch team.
• Develops and maintains tailored, creative pitch templates for optimal content presentation.
• Oversees maintenance/updating of shared knowledge resources (i.e., RFP Language Collection, InterAction Pitch Tracker) for the global pitch team; identifies opportunities for new, more efficient systems.
• Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage performance.
• Communicates performance expectations, monitors performance, coaches employees, and manages performance.
• Develops and communicates departmental guidelines and procedures with respect to new business proposals.
• Safeguards current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continues professional development for business services professionals.
• Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations, and long-range plans.
• Engages in strategic (i.e., long-range) planning by developing departmental goals and supporting objectives for assigned departments.
• Forecasts financial and budget requirements for the department, prepares related reports, and monitors the budget.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of crafting compelling new business pitches, proposals, and/or responses to RFPs, as well as industry best practices, trends, and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software (InDesign and InterAction) and operating systems.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others.
• Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities, organizing and prioritizing work, and delegating effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of eight years of related experience in a law firm or professional services environment.

Benefits

The benefits package includes competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits, generous paid time off, paid leave options, including parental, in-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities, robust well-being classes and programs, and opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Pay

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule.

Location

The position is based in our New York office.

Skills

Knowledge of crafting compelling new business pitches, proposals, and/or responses to RFPs, as well as industry best practices, trends, and techniques.

Benefits

The benefits package includes competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses, comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits, generous paid time off, paid leave options, including parental, in-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities, robust well-being classes and programs, and opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

Pay

The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Schedule

This role is offered on a hybrid schedule.

Location

The position is based in our New York office.